What's going on in Milwaukee this week: May 18-24

NIGHT LIFE 

ACOUSTIC/FOLK 

Art*Bar: Caleb Miller, 9 p.m. May 18, L.J. & Bill, 9 p.m. May 19, Justin Howl, 9 p.m. May 23, 722 E. Burleigh St.

Camp Bar Tosa: Jude and The Dude, 7 p.m. May 24, 6600 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.

Cornerstone Restaurant: Peter Donalds, 6-9 p.m. May 19, S43-W31343 Highway 83, Genesee Depot.

O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub: The Fourcast, 5-8 May 18, 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove.

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 22, 375 S. Moorland Road.

The Stagecoach Inn: Nate Scheurell, 7-9 p.m. May 19, W61-N520 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.

Timmers Resort: Evan and Tom Leahy Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 18, 5151 Timmers Bay Road, West Bend.

BLUES 

7 Mile Fair: Sonic Soul, noon-4 p.m. May 20, 2720 W. 7 Mile Road, Caledonia.

Arriba: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs, 7 p.m. May 19, 4753 N. 124th St., Butler.

Brass Tap: Robert Allen Jr. Band, 8 p.m. May 18, 7808 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.

Charmbiance: Jonny T-Bird & Big Dad, 8 p.m. May 18, 11003 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners.

Highbury Pub: Jeff Dagenhardt & Idle Minds, 7 p.m. May 19, 2322 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Mamie’s: Blues Disciples, 9:30 p.m. May 18, Kenny J open jam, 8 p.m. May 22, 3300 W. National Ave.

Morton’s: Jim Liban Combo with Roger Brotherhood, 6:30 p.m. May 23, N56-W6339 Center St., Cedarburg.

Traditions Pub: Maple Road Blues Band, 9 p.m. May 19, 501 County Road H, Fredonia.

CELTIC/IRISH 

Westallion: Derek Byrne and Paddygrass, 7 p.m. May 18, 1825 S. 72nd St., West Allis.

COUNTRY 

Dopps Bar: Billy Spaulding & Friends, 7 p.m. May 18, 1753 S. 68th St., West Allis.

Scotty's Bar and Club: Pat and Linda, 4-8 p.m. May 20, 3921 S. Clement Ave.

HONKY TONK 

7 Mile Fair: JP Cyr and the Midnightmen, noon-4 p.m. May 19, 2720 W. 7 Mile Road, Caledonia.

JAZZ/SWING 

Alioto’s: Steven Green’s Swingreen, 6-9 p.m. May 19, 3041 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa.

Ally’s Bistro: Sue Russell with Men In Black Jazz Trio, 8-10 p.m. May 18, N72-W13350 Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls.

City Lights: Swing & A Miss, 7 p.m. May 19, 2200 W. Mount Vernon Ave.

Clarke Hotel: Dick Eliot, 6-9 p.m. May 18, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha.

The Packing House: Carmen Nickerson & The Carmen Sutra Trio, 6:30-10:30 p.m. May 18, Lem Banks, Jeff Stoll, Alvin Turner and Omar, 6:30-10:30 p.m. May 19, Carmen Nickerson & Theo Merriweather, 6-10 p.m. May 23, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac, 6-10 p.m. May 24, 900 E. Layton Ave.

KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 

Art*Bar: Comedy Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. May 24, 722 E. Burleigh St.

Bremen Cafe: Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m. May 21; Open Mic, 10 p.m. May 21, Karaoke, 9 p.m. May 22, 901 E. Clarke St.

Miramar: Open Mic, 8 p.m. May 22, 2844 N. Oakland Ave.

Scotty's Bar & Pizza: Karaoke, 9 p.m. May 20, 3921 S. Clement Ave.

LOUNGE 

Angelo's Piano Lounge: Keshena on Keys, 8 p.m. May 24, 1686 N. Van Buren St.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Al White, 4-6 p.m. May 22; 8 p.m. May 23, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.

The Steakout: Al White, 7-11 p.m. May 18-19, 6300 Industrial Loop, Greendale.

POP/ROCK 

Arriba: Red Element, 7 p.m. May 18, 4753 N. 124th St., Butler.

Bremen Cafe: Hot Club Happy Hour, 7 p.m. May 19, Pyramids, 9 p.m. May 20, Bo and Airo, 9 p.m. May 24, 901 E. Clarke St.

Cue Club of Wisconsin: Ten Feet Tall, 9 p.m. May 19, 2454 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha.

Foolery’s: Shag, 8 p.m. May 23, N52- W35091 Lake Drive, Okauchee.

Gina’s Sports Dock: Shag, 8 p.m. May 19, W278-N2361 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee.

Grand Geneva Resort: Joe Kadlec, 6 p.m. May 18, Embers Terrace, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.

Harry’s Bar: 5 Card Studs, 9:30 p.m. May 18, 3549 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood.

Hops & Leisure: The Rush Tribute Project, 8 p.m. May 19, 1225 Robruck Drive, Oconomowoc.

K Ranch: Bad Boy, 8 p.m. May 19, 4840 S. Whitnall, Cudahy.

Kelly’s Bleachers: Detour, 9:30 p.m. May 19, W233-S7260 Vernon Lane, Big Bend.

Linneman’s: Bella Brutto, with The Tritonics, 8 p.m. May 18, Tigernite CD Release, with Indonesian Junk, Bruiser Queen, 9 p.m. May 19, 1001 E. Locust St.

Mo’s Irish Pub West: Big Spoon, 9:30 p.m. May 18, The Playlist, 9:30 p.m. May 19, Rudy & Vee, 8 p.m. May 24, 10842 W. Blue Mound Road, Wauwatosa.

Nice Ash: Grimm Brothers, 9 p.m. May 18, 323 W. Main St., Waukesha.

Paulie’s Pub: Addiction, 10 p.m. May 19, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis.

Pillars Pub: Screamin Cucumbers, 8 p.m. May 19, 225 S. 5th Ave., West Bend.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Mark Croft, 8 p.m. May 24, Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.

Reefpoint Brew House: Sammy Marshall, 8 p.m. May 18, 2 Christopher Columbus Causway, Racine.

Trinity Three Irish Pubs: Flipmod, DJ Slim Rick, 10 p.m. May 18, Dirty Boogie, DJ Zovo, 10 p.m. May 19, 125 E. Juneau Ave.

Vagabond: DJ Flick, 5:30 p.m. May 18, DJ D-Ski, 10 p.m. May 18, MCZ, 5:30 p.m. May 19, Peter Pancake, 5:30 p.m. May 22, Why B, 5:30 p.m. May 24, 1122 N. Edison St.

VARIETY 

American Legion Post 27: Lenny Szwiec, 5:30-9 p.m. May 18, 920 Monroe St., South Milwaukee.

American Legion Post 399: Larry Lynne Trio, 7:30 p.m. May 18, N50-W34750 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee.

American Legion Post 449: Bobby Way & Friends, 7:30 May 18, Nostalgia, 7:30 p.m. May 19, 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield.

East Side Bar: Lenny Szwiec, 6-9 p.m. May 19, 822 Milwaukee St., South Milwaukee.

Mezcalero: Larry Lynne Trio, 7-11 p.m. May 23, 6869 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield.

Rosco's Sports Bar: The Falcons, 8 p.m. May 19, 6711 W. Beloit Road, West Allis.

FAIRS & FESTS 

Germantown Mai Fest: German food and beverages, with dancing and music by The Wunder-Bars, Rebel Grace, 5-midnight May 18; Austrian Express, D’Oberlander Dancers, Alpine Blast, Music Venders, 11 a.m.-midnight May 19; Edelweiss, Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt Dancers, Kenny Brandt Band, noon-8 p.m. May 20, Friedenfeld Park, W140-N11492 Country Aire Drive, Germantown, maifestgermantown.com.

Herb Society of Wisconsin: Herb Fair with herbal gardening products and informative lectures, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. 

Wisconsin Harley-Davidson: Spring Open House & Rustic Road Ride, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 19, with music by Dirty Boogie, noon-3 p.m.; Rebel Grace, 4-7 p.m., 1280 Blue Ribbon Drive, Oconomowoc.

Wisconsin State Polka Festival: Dancing and music by Squeeze Box, Top Notchmen, Zweifel Brothers, and Bob Korek Band, 4:30-11 p.m. May 18; Steve Meisner, Virgil Baker, Mark Jirikovec Band, Kenny Brandt Band, Hauser Hotshots, and Squeeze Box, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 19; Goodtime Dutchmen, and Barefoot Becky, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 20, Four Point by Sheraton, 5311 S. Howell Ave., (414) 481-2400.

DANCE CONCERTS 

BMO Harris Bradley Center: Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom Competition, 12:30 p.m. May 19, 1001 N. 4th St., (414) 277-8480.

Danceworks: Real Time: The Accumulation of Acts, 8:30 p.m. May 18, 1661 N. Water St.

MUSIC 

Calvary Community Church: Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 19, N2620 Harris Road, Williams Bay, (262) 359-9072.

Carroll University Shattuck Auditorium: MYSO “Metamorphosis” with the Sinfonia Philharmonic and Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m. May 19, MYSO “Symphonic Celebration” featuring the Percussion Ensemble, Philharmonia, and Chamber Orchestra, 6 p.m. May 20, 100 N. East Ave., Waukesha, (414) 267-2950.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Capella Quirini from the Basilica of St. Quirinus, 7 p.m. May 22, George Radosavljevic, piano, 12:15 p.m. May 23, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.

Cedarburg Cultural Center: Davina and the Vagabonds, 7:30 p.m. May 19, W62-N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 375-3676.

First Congregational Church: Chant Claire Chamber Choir “The Four Loves,” 4 p.m. May 20, 1511 Church St., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-7375.

First United Methodist Church: Jubilate Chorale “Make a Joyful Noise!,” 7:30 p.m. May 19, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, (262) 290-5321.

Konkel Park Amphitheater: Greenfield Concert Band, 7 p.m. May 18, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra “Sensuous Ravel,” 8 p.m. May 19; 2:30 p.m. May 20, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Vogel Hall: “I Moved a Mountain: The Music of Jimmy Weber,” 7:30 p.m. May 18, Wilson Theater, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

New Berlin West PAC: New Berlin Community Band, 7:30 p.m. May 22, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin.

Oconomowoc Arts Center: Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra “Music and the Lakes,” 7 p.m. May 19, “One Night in Memphis” Tribute Show, 4 p.m. May 20, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, (262) 560-3172.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church: Jubilate Chorale “Make a Joyful Noise!,” 4 p.m. May 20, 145 E. Lisbon Road, Oconomowoc, (262) 290-5321.

Pius XI High School: Milwaukee Festival Brass “Festival City Postcards,” 3 p.m. May 20, Carney PAC, 135 N. 76th St.

Schauer Arts Center: The Willis Clan, 7:30 p.m. May 22; 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 23, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford, (262) 670-0560.

Steinway Piano Gallery: Sandwich & a Steinway with harpist Katherine Ray, noon May 23, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 727-5995.

Sunset Playhouse: “It’s Too Darn Hot: Cole Porter” with Becky Spice and Jack Forbes Wilson, 8 p.m. May 18-19; 3 p.m. May 20, 700 Wall St., Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

Three Brothers Farm: Caitlin Canty, 6:30 p.m. May 18-19, N87-W34109 Mapleton Road, Oconomowoc, (262) 470-4429.

Wilson Center for the Arts: Squirrel Nut Zippers, 8 p.m. May 19, Brookfield Civic Band & Chorus, 2 p.m. May 20, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 781-9520.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music: Milwaukee Musaik “Kindermusaik, and the Kitchen Sink!,” 7 p.m. May 21, McIntosh|Goodrich Mansion, 1584 N. Prospect Ave.

THEATER 

Broadway Theatre Center-Cabot Theatre: ​Skylight Music Theatre presents “Urinetown,” 7:30 p.m. May 18-19; 2 p.m. May 20, (through June 10), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Kettle Moraine Playhouse: “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7:30 p.m. May 18-19; 2 p.m. May 20, 204 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger, (262) 223-6061.

Lake Country Players: “Unnecessary Farce,” 7:30 p.m. May 18-19; 2 p.m. May 20, (through June 3), Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland.

Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater: First Stage presents “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt,” (through June 3), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Vogel Hall: Bronzeville Arts Ensemble presents “Flyin’ West,” 7:30 p.m. May 24, (through May 27), Wilson Theater, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Pabst Theater: Max McLean as C.S. Lewis in “The Most Reluctant Convert,” 8 p.m. May 18; 4 p.m. May 19, 144 E. Wells St., (414) 286-3205.

Racine Theatre Guild: “Sister Act,” (through June 2), 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 633-4218.

Sixth Street Theatre: Over Our Head Players present “Oregon Trail: The Play!,” 8 p.m. May 18; 5:30 and 8 p.m. May 19; 2:30 p.m. May 20, (through June 2), 318 6th St., Racine, (262) 632-6802.

Stackner Cabaret: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Always... Patsy Cline,” (through May 20), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Tenth Street Theatre: In Tandem Theatre presents “The Fantasticks,” (through May 20), 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.

Tenth Street Theatre: Bard & Bourbon Theatre Company presents “Richard III (drunk), 7:30 p.m. May 24, (through June 2), 628 N. 10th St.

Village Church Arts: Windfall Theatre presents “Celebration,” 8 p.m. May 18-19, 130 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 332-3963.

DANCES 

Bernie’s Tap Room: TMC Legacy Dance Club line dance with Luanne, 7-9 p.m. May 23, 351 W. Main St., Waukesha, free, (262) 844-4144.

Hart Park Muellner Bldg.: International Dance Milwaukee warm-up dances, 6:30 p.m. May 22; lessons, 7 p.m.; open dancing, 8 p.m., Muellner Building, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $5, (262) 662-2293. 

Hiawatha Ballroom: Senior social dance with music by Ron O’Neil, 1-4 p.m. May 21, 9809 Durand Ave., Sturtevant, $7, Info: Pat, (262) 554-6926.

Pat’s Oak Manor: Afternoon ballroom dance with music by Gary Frank, 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 22, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, $6, Info: Bernice, (414) 762-5349.

Pat’s Oak Manor: Polka & Variety dance with music by Hank Thunander, 2-6 p.m. May 20, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, (414) 762-4660.

Waukesha Elks Lodge: TMC Legacy Dance Club line, partner and swing dancing, 7-11 p.m. May 18, TMC Legacy Dance Club line and partner dancing, 6-9 p.m. May 24, 2301 Springdale Road, Waukesha, $7, (920) 674-5373.

Wilson Senior Center: Wilson Knights ballroom dance and music by the Wilson Knights, 1:30 p.m. May 21, 2601 W. Howard Ave., (414) 282-5566.

ETC. 

Brookfield City Hall: Dahlia Society of Wisconsin plant sale, 7:30 a.m. to noon May 19, parking lot, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, (414) 327-1759.

Fox Point Lutheran Church: Garden and Bake Sale, features perennials, annuals and hanging baskets, 9 a.m.-noon May 19, 7520 N. Santa Monica, Fox Point.

Hart Park Muellner Building: Wisconsin Geological Society annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19-20, 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, $3, wisgeologicalsociety.com.

North Star American Bistro: Mature Singles Sip & Snack, 5-7 p.m. May 24, 19115 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Info: Jan, (414) 461-6090.

Sacred Heart Parish: Palacinka Breakfast features Croatian food, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 20, 917 N. 49th St., (414) 744-9418.

South Milwaukee PAC: Season preview, 6:30 p.m. May 23, 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, (414) 766-5049.

St. Florian Parish: Casino Nite, 6-11 p.m. May 19, School Gym, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee, $25 donation, (414) 383-3565.

WaterStone Bank: Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transit Historical Society “Popcorn, Trolleys & Trains,” 2:30 p.m. May 19, 6560 S. 27th St., Oak Creek, free, tmer.org.

Wisconsin State Fair Park: SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners Perennial Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 19, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, (414) 962-9892.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES

Charles Allis Art Museum: Film screening of “Mo & Me” and discussion with filmmakers, 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 18, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 278-8295.

Harley-Davidson Museum: Armed Forces Day Celebration military equipment displays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, Bike Night with music by Dave McElroy, 5-9 p.m. May 24, 400 W. Canal St., (877) 436-8738.

Pioneer Village: Ozaukee County Historical Society World War II Living History event preview, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18; re-enactors encampment with demonstrations and USO style evening dance, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 19, 4880 Highway I, Saukville.

Ploch Art Gallery: Glass Utopias: Robin Jebavy, artist reception, 5:30-8 p.m. May 18, Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 373-5022.